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Broken Lizard’s cult comedy crew just dropped the official Super Troopers 3 trailer, and the beloved Vermont state troopers are returning in full glory. The film hits theaters on August 7, 2026. Fans of the franchise can expect the same prank-filled chaos and high-speed antics that made the originals unforgettable.
🔥 Quick Facts
Release Date: August 7, 2026 via Searchlight Pictures nationwide
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar, who also helmed the first two installments
Cast Returns: All five Broken Lizard members back, plus Brian Cox, Marisa Coughlan, and newcomers
Plot Setup: Farva’s wedding chaos plus a drug ring investigation collide
The Troopers Are Back for Their Most Chaotic Mission Yet
Super Troopers 3 reunites the entire Broken Lizard comedy team: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. The trio’s signature pranks, absurd scenarios, and off-color humor return in full force. Searchlight Pictures confirmed that Brian Cox reprises his role as Captain John O’Hagen, the cantankerous barracks commander.
Director Jay Chandrasekhar stated, “Broken Lizard has a way of making the absurd feel inevitable.” The film was penned entirely by Broken Lizard and produces another adventure filled with high-speed chases, wedding disasters, and crime investigation mayhem.
A Wedding Gone Wrong, Plus Crime Gone Right
The premise centers on Farva’s wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spiraling into complete chaos. According to Searchlight Pictures, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship while simultaneously cracking a pernicious new drug ring. The stakes are personal, ridiculous, and perfectly aligned with franchise DNA.
Newcomers to the cast include Nat Faxon as Captain Todd Markowski, Chace Crawford as Baker Buchanan, Andrew Dismukes as Trooper Coy Burns, plus Hannah Simone, Iqbal Theba, Sakina Jaffrey, Jon Rudnitsky, and Lisa Gilroy.
Franchise History and Production Timeline
Aspect
Details
Original Release
2001 – Premiered at Sundance, won SXSW Audience Award
Super Troopers 2
2018, fan-crowdfunded sequel, cult classic
Development
Announced July 2018 as “Winter Soldiers,” scripts drafted through 2022
Filming
Wrapped October 2, 2025 at Musketaquid Sportsman’s Club, MA
“Broken Lizard has been part of the Searchlight family for over two decades, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for another entry in the Super Troopers saga. Super Troopers has a way of making the absurd feel inevitable, and we can’t wait to bring audiences along on another adventure with these characters who leave a trail of joy and laughter.”
— Matthew Greenfield, Searchlight Pictures President
What the Trailer Reveals About Super Troopers 3
The official trailer debuted on April 20, 2026 (a knowing nod to the franchise’s stoner comedy roots). Footage shows high-speed highway pursuits, ridiculous costume choices, and the troupe’s trademark absurdist humor intact. Brian Cox’s gruff authority conflicts humorously with the troopers’ mayhem, while new cast members slot seamlessly into ensemble dynamics.
Fans noticing the 3-minute runtime of the trailer and its 4K quality confirm Searchlight Pictures invested heavily in comedic production value. The tone balances slapstick chaos with genuine character moments between the veteran performers.
Will Super Troopers 3 Deliver the Comedy That Made Its Predecessors Timeless?
The original Super Troopers became a generational cult classic through fearless, raunchy humor and flawless ensemble chemistry. Super Troopers 2 proved the troupe’s creative well hadn’t dried up. With Jay Chandrasekhar back in the director’s chair and every core Broken Lizard member returning, anticipation centers on whether this third chapter sustains the brand’s irreverent legacy.
Early reviews from screening circuits praise the script’s tight pacing, new cast integration, and franchise self-awareness. Industry insiders suggest August 7, 2026 could mark Broken Lizard’s biggest commercial opportunity in franchise history, especially given the cult following’s sustained social media presence.
Watch the Official Trailer
Check out the full 4K debut below:
Sources
Variety – ‘Super Troopers 3’ Trailer: Broken Lizard Reunites for Raunchy Comedy (April 20, 2026)
Searchlight Pictures – Official Super Troopers 3 Press Materials and Fact Sheet
Wikipedia – Super Troopers 3 Production and Release Information
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